Instructional Assistant C, Culinary Arts

Cambrian College; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian College is seeking an Instruction Assistant to support classroom instructors by preparing materials, setting up demonstrations, supervising students, and handling general clerical tasks. The role includes inventory management, equipment issuance, and assisting with lab projects, while maintaining safe, organized classrooms and providing responsive customer service.

Strong English, organizational skills, and proficiency in Word/Excel are required.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 and related trade/safety or equivalent experience.
• Red Seal or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Experience supporting classroom or instructional activities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists instructors in operation of courses and with demonstrations and events.
• Supervises and assists students with lab projects and marks assignments as required.
• Monitors and inventories program supplies; conducts counts.
• Issues equipment and supplies; maintains storage areas clean and safe.
• Provides general administrative support and data entry; manages schedules.
• Assists with purchasing and receiving inventory as needed.
• Provides coverage for other Instruction Assistants during vacations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Lifting up to 20kg

Education

Grade 12 + Red Seal

4 years related industry experience or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting classroom instructors in the performance of their duties by performing a wide variety of duties including preparing/maintaining instructional materials and supplies, setting up classroom demonstrations, overseeing students and providing other general clerical support.

1. Assists instructors in the operation of courses; prepares, sets up and assists with classroom demonstrations and/or events; prepares instructional support material; supervises and assists students with lab projects; and marks student assignments/examinations as required.
2. Monitors, maintains and orders inventory of program supplies. Conducts periodic inventory counts.
3. Issues equipment and supplies to students and instructors and maintains storage areas in a clean, orderly and safe fashion.
4. Provides assistance to customers as necessary, answers questions and accepts orders.
5. Performs quality control of all products ensuring specifications meet established requirements.
6. Provides general administrative support, inputs data into the computer system, creates and maintains schedules.
7. May prepare purchase and requisitions orders and assist with receiving and processing of inventory supplies.
8. Provides coverage for other Instruction Assistants during vacations.
9. Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Grade 12 including Grade 12 English, Mathematics and computer/keyboarding skills and Journeyman’s Red Seal certificate, Cook’s trade qualification and 4 years’ related industry experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and outside customers.
• Good organization and time management skills skills with the ability to prioritize and manage several time-sensitive issues at any given time. Works effectively in fast-paced, physically active and generally stressful environment.
• Ability to function professionally, pleasantly and efficiently during periods of high stress.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques and methodologies of classroom management involved in providing instruction support services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program content and instructional material.
• Sound knowledge of classroom management techniques.
• Ability to effectively assist instructors with lab and classroom set-up and demonstrate techniques as requested.
• Ability to relieve supervisors of routine day-to-day administrative matters.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English.
• Computer experience with proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 20kg.